Minerva anestesiologica
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The PENG block is a recently described ultrasound-guided technique for the blockade of the sensory nerve branches to the anterior hip joint capsule. It was described as an analgesic block for the acute pain management after hip fracture, while subsequent studies expanded the original indication. The aim of this narrative review was to summarize the existing knowledge about the PENG block from the anatomical bases and to provide an up-to-date description of the technique, applications and effects. ⋯ The PENG block is a promising technique. Randomized controlled trials of high methodological quality are required to further elaborate the role of this block.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Apr 2021
Meta AnalysisReliability of transcranial sonography for assessment of brain midline shift in adult neurocritical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the reliability of transcranial sonography as an alternative to computed tomography for evaluation of brain midline shift in adult neurocritical patients. ⋯ Transcranial sonography may serve as reliable alternative to computed tomography for evaluation of brain midline shift in adult neurocritical patients. Both methods have strong concordance with acceptably narrow limits of agreement.